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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,350.14, 19,803.78 and 8,062.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,350.14, 19,803.78 and 8,062.50 is: 11,126.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,350.14 : 19,803.78 = 8,062.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,350.14/19,803.78 = 8,062.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,350.14x = 19,803.78 × 8,062.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,350.14x = 159,667,976.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,667,976.25/14,350.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,126.58

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